Edmonds
Hearing includes building heights
The Edmonds Planning Board will have a public hearing Wednesday on proposed changes to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Proposed changes include rules regarding downtown building heights, policies addressing essential public facilities and housing, an updated Comprehensive Plan map, and updates to factual information about the city referenced in the plan.
For more information call 425-775-2525 or go to www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/.
Everett
Riverside group to present awards
The Riverside Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 tonight at the North Middle School library, 2514 Rainier Ave.
The association will have guest speakers and updates, and will present awards for December’s home of the month, holiday decorating contest winners and Riverside neighbor of the year.
For more information, call chairwoman M.J. Creamer at 425-303-0739.
Bayside holiday party Wednesday
The Bayside Neighborhood Association is having its holiday party from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the historic Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Ave.
There will be caroling with piano accompaniment by Morgan Bondelid. Neighbors should bring an hors d’ oeuvre or dessert to share and nonperishable food items for the Snohomish County Food Bank.
For more information, call Patti Lohse at 425-303-0733.
Neighbors to have holiday potluck
The Harborview, Seahurst, Glenhaven Neighborhood Association has a holiday potluck at 6 tonightat Fire Station 4, 5920 Glenwood Ave.
A holiday ham will be provided, as will beverages, plates and utensils. Neighbors should bring a side dish, snack or dessert to share.
For more information, call Louise Uriu at 425-252-7327.
Mentors Matter gets donation
The Fred Meyer Foundation has donated $960 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County, a branch of the YMCA of Snohomish County, for its Mentors Matter program.
The grant will help provide summer activities such as transportation and admission tickets for volunteers and children in the program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a volunteer organization that matches children between the ages of 6 and 14 in a one-to-one relationship with a qualified mentor for to help the children develop life skills.
Lake Stevens
Transit Center dedication today
Authorities will celebrate the grand opening of the Lake Stevens Transit Center with a dedication today, including the unveiling of a wall of tiles created by local high school students.
The tile wall will display students’ visions of transportation in 50 years.
The new center is the first of its kind in eastern Snohomish County. It will provide a place where people can transfer between local and commuter buses, as well as a destination that is an easy walk to shopping, dining and entertainment.
The ceremony also will include members of the U.S. Marine Corps collecting new, unwrapped toys for their “Toys For Tots” campaign.
The ceremony will be at 10:30 this morning at the center, 9414 Fourth St. SE.
Lynnwood
Citizens Academy starts in February
The Lynnwood Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizen Academy.
The 16-week course, which meets 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 10-May 26, provides an in-depth look at how the police department works.
Topics include officer safety and defensive tactics; detectives, fingerprints, DNA and homicide investigation; a tour of the jail and 911 center; and a ride-along with an officer.
For more information or to request an application, call spokeswoman Trudy Dana at 425-744-6939 or go to www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/police.
Marysville
Planning panel meets tonight
The Planning Commission is continuing work on its update of the city’s comprehensive plan.
The commission meets at 7 tonight at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
Mill Creek
Town Center hearing Thursday
A public hearing on design plans for the third phase of Mill Creek Town Center will take place at a meeting of the Mill Creek Planning Commission Thursday.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Phase three of the project is located on the west side of Main Street and south side of 153rd Street SE. Wakefield Pacific, Inc., of Bellevue plans to develop retail, restaurants, offices and residences with surface-level parking and a parking garage.
For more information, call 425-745-1891.
Monroe
Council discusses 2005 budget
The City Council will have a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers, 806 W. Main St.
Final action items include the second reading of the 2005 budget and amending water and sewer rates.
For more information, call 360-794-7400.
Mukilteo
Civil service panel cancels meeting
The regular meeting of the Mukilteo Civil Service Commission scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.
The next meeting is slated for 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at Mukilteo City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
For more information call 425-355-4141 or go to www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us/.
Snohomish
Downtown stores collect donations
Downtown businesses will continue to collect cash for the Snohomish Food Bank and Snohomish Senior Center through Dec. 19.
Donation jars have been placed at nearly 70 downtown businesses. Funds will be divided between the two organizations Dec. 20.
For more information, call 360-568-0934.
Snohomish County
DUI Task Force awards planned
The Snohomish County DUI/Traffic Safety Task Force is accepting nominations for its annual awards ceremony.
To nominate someone who’s had a traffic safety achievement this year, call 425-388-7200 to request a nomination form. Or download the form at: www.co.snohomish.wa.us.
Nominations are due Jan. 17, 2005.
Award-worthy achievements may have taken place in fields such as education, treatment, media, transportation, medicine, corrections, politics, art and community organizations. Programs that raised awareness about traffic safety also are considered.
For more information, contact Tracy McMillan, Snohomish County DUI Task Force coordinator at: Tracy.McMillan@co. snohomish.wa.us.
Tulalip
Planning panel ready to meet
The Tulalip Tribes Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at 6319 23rd Ave. NE.
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